BBG Gardens & Collections
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BBG’s Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden: A History
This beloved Brooklyn place was created at a time when Japanese gardens were very much in vogue in the United States, but it was inspired by in the historical garden styles of Japan. Read More ›
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Behind the Scenes at the Noguchi Installation
The artist's modernist sculptures are magnificent and thought-provoking. They are also really heavy. How were they set so perfectly in the Garden? Read More ›
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Why Is the Native Flora Garden Pond Green?
That's not algae, it's the world's smallest flowering plant! Read More ›
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Discovery Garden Sneak Peek
Enjoy a look at BBG’s new Discovery Garden! Read More ›
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Magnolia Plaza Is in Bloom
The early-blooming specimens have just blossomed, with later ones to follow throughout April and early May. Read More ›
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The South Garden Transformed: Q&A with Landscape Architect A. Paul Seck
Landscape architect A. Paul Seck discusses his design inspirations and hopes for the South Garden Project. Read More ›
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Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
Brooklyn Botanic Garden does not have a crystal ball, but phenology can help you learn a little bit about bloom times. Read More ›
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What’s Happening to These Leaves?
These rhododendrons aren't wilting. Their curled leaves are a response to the cold. Charles Darwin first wrote about such movements in plants in 1880, but this response is a still not well-understood. Read More ›
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Trees to See at BBG
With fall foliage season upon us, don't miss some of the hidden gems among BBG's tree collection. Read More ›
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Rose Hips: Behold the Fruit of the Rose Plant
Roses are famous for their blooms, but they also produce fruits! They may be round or bottle-shaped, smooth or prickly, orange, red, or even black. Read More ›
